Salvia X sylvestris ''Mainacht''
Mainacht Blue Salvia
Rigid spikes of Mainacht Blue Salvia's dark blue flowers appear over aromatic blue-gray leaves in May and June. Superb color accent for any border.
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Great accent color for the summer garden |
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Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds |
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Aromatic foliage |
Height20-30 Inches |
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Spread12-18 Inches |
Homeowner GrowningPrefers full sun with average to dry garden soil. Will withstand drought once established. Dislikes wet winter conditions.
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Interesting NotesCan be clipped back hard after blooming, to rejuvenate the foliage. Attractive to both butterflies and hummingbirds. |
USDA Hardiness Zone 4 - 8
Great Companions
Karl Foerster Feather Reed Grass
(Calamagrostis acutiflora ''Karl Foerster'')
Jethro Tull Coreopsis
(Coreopsis lanceolata ''Jethro Tull'')
Firewitch Dianthus
(Dianthus gratianopolitanus ''Firewitch'')
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